Complete genome sequence of the beer spoilage organism pediococcus claussenii ATCC BAA-344 T

Abstract

Pediococcus claussenii is a common brewery contaminant. We have sequenced the chromosome and plasmids of the type strain P. claussenii ATCC BAA-344. A ropy variant was chosen for sequencing to obtain genetic information related to growth in beer, as well as exopolysaccharide and possibly biofilm formation by this organism. © 2012, American Society for Microbiology.